The detailed task lasted for a while, considering there were a lot of details that had to be discussed. Still, everyone was satisfied because they knew Theo had put a lot of thought into the plan.
They might be at a great disadvantage, but they could see a ray of light where they could achieve victory. None of them thought they were going to lose the war.
That was why no one raised an objection to Theo's tasks.
At the end of the meeting, Theo said, "That's all. Please make your own preparation for the upcoming war. We have talked to the government about the deployment and we'll be waiting for their soldiers to arrive."
Theo gently bowed his head to them as if asking for their help. This was a battle they couldn't lose. Even that bow was unnecessary, considering it decided their own survival as well.
But it seemed that Theo did it for a reason. They could only see Theo do it before leaving the room.
"…" The Heavenly Sovereign narrowed his eyes before smiling. "That guy is amazing, isn't he?"
Zhao Jia sighed. "Sorry that I can't become someone like him."
"You don't have to worry about that. He simply belongs to a world no one has seen before. You are already perfect for me. With your ability, I don't doubt you can succeed in my position in the future. So, keep fighting." The Heavenly Sovereign smiled while patting her shoulder before rising from his seat as if he was about to leave.
"Where are you going?"
"Bathroom!" The Heavenly Sovereign jokingly said while leaving the room before anyone else.
"…" Zhao Jia was stunned as she couldn't say anything to her master when he became like this.
So, she decided to look at the rest. As expected, they were overwhelmed by Theo's strategy.
Leonardo and Ava seemed to be having a good time. They always met whenever he visited Theo's mansion, so their relationship was quite good.
On the other side, she saw the pope greeting the Empress.
"To think you would come too…" The pope smiled.
"So, you don't expect me to come?" The Empress narrowed her eyes as if she was feeling annoyed. How could she not be annoyed? Her disciple had a broken heart due to Theo, yet, the latter saved their lives. She didn't know how to express her feelings after all this.
Alea, Ana, and Erica were staring at each other. Erica was still using her blindfold like the pope. However, it didn't hide the concern she had for Alea. Even Ana was worried that Alea would be overwhelmed after all that.
Theo had done his best to act like nothing happened. He should have time to greet a past friend, but it would just make things awkward. In addition, Theo was their current supreme commander, so it was best not to add more variables into the mix.
Even Alea understood it. After the heartbreak, she had been swinging her sword nonstop. Due to the apocalypse, she almost lost all her family.
Just like Phyrill, Theo had given them a prior warning before the apocalypse happened.
She had been on the receiving end this whole time. So, she knew that it was impossible to stay beside Theo.
Hence, she chose to put away her feelings and enhance her ability even further. In the past, she looked cheerful, energetic, and kind. Now that they had met again, Alea only had a serious face the whole time. It looked like even Heracles' teaching couldn't make her return to her previous self.
When she saw the concern, Alea politely bowed to her and said, "Thank you for your concern, but I don't need it. I know that we would be in two different worlds after that time… And I have moved on from that. Instead of focusing on the past, it's better to focus on the future, right?"
Alea made a wry smile. It looked like she hadn't smiled for a long time to the point her smile looked forced.
In the end, they couldn't do anything.
…
While they were discussing the battles or reminiscing about the past, the Heavenly Sovereign knew his priority. He was curious about the God of Mischief.
Although Theo had told him that they would meet at a later date, he couldn't help but go to Theo to ask about him.
He chased after Theo right away and stopped him in the middle of the hallway.
"Yo!" The Heavenly Sovereign smirked. It was clear what he wanted from his expression alone.
"I believe I have told you that you'll meet him at a later date…" Theo sighed, knowing the Heavenly Sovereign's personality.
"Of course. But I'm a bit curious, you see… I have a little request and want to see whether you can help me or not…" The Heavenly Sovereign put his hands together as if begging Theo.
"Let me guess… Knowing your personality, you want to fight him. Am I right?"
"You are one thousand percent correct!" The Heavenly Sovereign nodded furiously.
"…" Theo sighed. "That's not something I would recommend."
"Then, how about telling me the rank above Mythical Rank?"
"…" Theo paused for a moment before shaking his head. "Even I don't know what's the difference between Mythical Rank and the one above it. I haven't reached that stage yet, you know."
"Hmm? Haven't? Yet?" The Heavenly Sovereign narrowed his eyes. "Don't tell me…"
"Ah, you don't know about it? The reason why I was away this whole time was because I was raising my level, you know." Theo smiled.
"!!!" The Heavenly Sovereign widened his eyes in shock. "Then, your level…"
"Should I tell you… What should I do, I wonder…" Theo playfully replied, teasing the Heavenly Sovereign.
"Come on… But looking at your smug, I don't think you are that far away from that rank…"
"You can think so. Though, I don't know if I can reach that rank on time." Theo shook his head helplessly. "NO. I'll definitely reach that rank during the war. That's the only way to win."
The Heavenly Sovereign gasped. He never thought the true trump card was actually Theo's level.
He wondered how many things Theo had hidden the whole time. But the biggest shock in his life came three days later.
"Eh?" The Heavenly Sovereign looked confused as he was actually looking at the blue sky. In the corner of his eyes stood the God of Mischief, saying, "You're too young to challenge me, rookie."
